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As we step into 2026, we are excited to officially begin the journey of the WorldVeg Biologicals Consortium. Last year was a foundational period for us, the enthusiasm, interest, and shared vision shown by our founding partners in 2025 have laid a strong platform for what lies ahead. In 2026, we move from concept to action, starting to build evidence, connections, and practical pathways that will drive the adoption of biological solutions in vegetable production.

New consortium unites science and industry to accelerate sustainable vegetable production

The call to action from WorldVeg plant pathologist, Lourena Maxwell, was more of a rallying cry. Addressing more than 100 delegates at the inaugural WorldVeg-Biologicals Consortium she asked: “If not us, then who? If not now, then when? If not biologicals, then what?”

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How biocontrol and biofumigation support safe, climate-smart vegetable production

As countries across Africa and Asia face rapidly intensifying pest and disease pressures as a result of climate change, vegetable crops are increasingly at risk in the field and after harvest. These threats often push farmers toward heavier use of chemical pesticides, creating risks for human health and the environment.

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A Breakthrough in Public-Private Partnership

Held at the World Vegetable Center headquarters, the 2025 Inaugural Meeting served as a dynamic platform for co-creating solutions. From firsthand farmer experiences to high-level regulatory dialogues, the event successfully aligned stakeholders across the biologicals value chain. We extend our gratitude to the partners and speakers who contributed to this foundation, turning a shared vision for resilient crop protection into a collective roadmap for action.